2026 Registration Dates:
Adventure Riding Camp, Camp Cruisin’ and Lil Cruisers
January 26 – 10:00am
Two-Wheelers Club
March 2 – 10:00am
Please make sure you’re familiar with our summer camp offerings!
Below is a quick overview to help you figure out which camp is best for your child:
- Adventure Riding Camp: Ages 9 – 13. High Level 5+; Two Week Session Blocks with themes; Advanced on- and off-road rides for avid riders who seek thrills and adventure
- Camp Cruisin: Ages 6 – 12 (riders are split into groups based on age and skill); Level 4+; A great camp for anyone who loves exploring and having fun on their bike, but isn’t a hardcore rider or thrill seeker
- Lil’ Cruisers: Ages 5 – 8; Level 3+; An easy introduction to bike camp, for up-and-coming riders who know how to ride independently on two wheels, but aren’t up for the bigger rides of Camp Cruisin’
- Two Wheelers: Ages 5 – 8; Level 1 – 2; For total beginners, learn to ride on two wheels without the assistance of training wheels, or move up from a balance bike to a pedal bike!
Summer 2026 Dates for Peninsula Summer Camps:
Session 1 June 8 – 12
Session 2 June 15 – 19
Session 3 June 22 – 26
Session 4 June 29 – July 2: NO CAMP JULY 3rd
Session 5 July 6 – 10
Session 6 July 13– 17
Session 7 July 20 – 25
Session 8 July 27 – 31
Session 9 August 3 – 7
Session 10 August 10– 12 NO CAMP AUG. 13 & 14
ALL Camp hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4PM (except week of July 4th), with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost)
Refunds and Transfers : We now offer self-cancellation and transfer options, accessible from within your Active account. Please see below for refund and transfer policies.
Discounts & Financial Aid
- Register for 3 or more weeks (weeks need not be consecutive or with the same camp): 10% discount
- Sibling enrolled during the same week: 10% discount
- Financial aid is available on a limited, first-come-first-served basis.
Payment Plans
%50 Due at Registration, balance due 5/1
Refunds
Transfers & Changes
We now offer self-transfer services, accessible from within your Active account: https://campsself.active.com/wheelkidsbicycleclub Changing weeks after you’ve registered is possible if space is available. Requests to change your session must be submitted no less than four weeks prior to the start date of your currently registered session. Changing to a session/program that’s full will result in your name being placed on the wait-list in the order it was received – if space does not open in this case, no refund or credit will be provided. There is no cost to transfer sessions if requested or completed within 48 hours of registration, either via email request or using self-transfer services. After 48 hours from the time of your registration there is a $25 transfer fee, payable after the transfer is confirmed. After May 1, changes to open summer camp sessions will be assessed a transfer fee of $50, payable after transfer is confirmed.
Friends & Siblings
We will try to accommodate friends or siblings who wish to ride together. However, for safety’s sake we need to make sure everyone is riding in the best group for their ability or that more advanced riders know that they won’t be riding to their full potential if they want to stay with a friend or sibling who’s a less skilled rider. If you’re registering along with a friend for the same week(s) and wish to ride together, please let us know.
Wait List
If your desired week(s) fills prior to your registration please proceed with the Active registration process; once you’ve filled in the information you’ll be added to the wait list. Open spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If a space becomes available we will email you an invitation to enroll. If you decline or respond after 24 hours of notification you will be removed from the wait list for that particular week.
Enrollment & Attendance
We ask that every effort be made to have your child attend on the first day of the week when we review rules, get acquainted, and assess the skill level of all our riders.
Age Limits
We cannot make exceptions to our age limits.
* Schedule and events are subject to change. Minimum registration of 8 participants per week is required. Registered participants will be notified of cancellation due to insufficient registrations; a full refund will be provided. See Refunds page for refund policy for all other circumstances. A waitlist will be available once registration is full.
Peninsula Summer Camps will be held at First Congregational Church of Palo Alto
Two Wheelers Club
Ages 5 – 8
Learn to Ride
Registration for Two Wheelers Begins on March 3, 2025
Two Wheelers Club is for kids who want to learn to ride, improve on their fundamentals, or gain the confidence and stamina needed for adventure riding. The emphasis of TWC is obtaining the balance and coordination needed to ride on two wheels, mastering starting, stopping, and controlled forward movement, and gaining confidence in riding skills before tackling the more challenging rides of Lil’ Cruisers or Camp Cruisin’.
Once each session Two Wheeler’s Club will swim at Rinconada Pool, and make a trip to the Palo Alto Jr. Museum and Zoo!
Two-Wheeler’s Club is a full-day camp: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost).
This camp is open to riders Level 1 – 2, ages 5 – 8.
Bike Requirement: Properly fitting two-wheel pedal bike with either coaster or hand brake. Child must be able to easily touch their feet to the ground while seated.
Once kids have successfully completed Two Wheelers Club they may continue their bicycling adventures by attending Lil’ Cruisers or Adventure Riding Camp. When registering children age 6 to 8 in Two Wheelers, you may also register for later LC or ARC weeks; however, Wheel Kids reserves the right to hold a child in Two Wheelers Club if his/her skills are not sufficient for LC or ARC activities. Children age 5 are only eligible for our Two-Wheeler and Lil’ Cruiser programs.
| Tuition Cost | Extended Camp |
| Standard (5 day) week: $740 Week of July 4th: $620 Week of Aug. 10 – $460 |
Standard week: $100, Short Week: $60 Single day: $30/day |
Activity Fee (Covers cost of swimming at Rinconada Pool, Visit to Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo): $50/week
Lil’ Cruisers
Ages 5 – 8
Fun Adventures and Skill-Building for new Riders
Lil’ Cruisers is designed for the little ones that are ready to explore on their bikes, but might not be up for the bigger daily rides of Adventure Riding Camp.
Lil’ Cruisers will embark on adventures daily cruising the local bike trails and paths, hitting up all our favorite playgrounds, and learning cycling etiquette, hand signals, and safe biking along the way! This is a fun introduction to Wheel Kids with all the things summer camp. Come Cruise with us!
Once each session Lil’ Cruisers will swim at Rinconada Pool, visit the EcoLab, and once each session Lil’ Cruisers will join Adventure Riding Camp and Camp Cruisin’ on an out-of-town field trip via school bus.
Lil’ Cruisers is a full-day camp: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost).
This camp is open to riders Level 3+, Ages 5-8.
Bike Requirement: Properly fitting two-wheel pedal bike with either coaster or hand brake. Child must be able to easily touch their feet to the ground while seated.
Each week of camp Lil’ Cruisers embark on an out of town field trip via bus:
Session 1 – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco – Wed. 6/10
Session 2 – Hellyer Velodrome – Wed. 6/17
Session 3 – Half Moon Bay – Wed. 6/24
Session 4 – Calabazas – Wed. 7/1
Session 5 – Presidio, San Francisco – Wed. 7/8
Session 6 – Santa Cruz – Wed. 7/15
Session 7 – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco – Wed. 7/22
Session 8 – Half Moon Bay – Wed. 7/29
Session 9 – Santa Cruz – Wed. 8/5
Session 10 – Calabazas – Wed. 8/12
| Tuition Cost | Extended Camp |
| Standard (5 day) week: $720 Week of July 4th: $600 Week of Aug. 10th: $450 |
Standard week: $100, Short Week: $60 Single day: $30/day |
Activity Fee (Covers cost of Eco Lab visit, and swimming at Rinconada Pool): $25/ week
Transportation Cost (Covers cost of field trip transportation): $60/ week
Velodrome Fee (Covers cost of entry to Hellyer Velodrome): $25 – Week 2 ONLY
Camp Cruisin’
Ages 6 – 12
For riders that love to ride their bike and seek outdoor adventure
Camp Cruisin’ will challenge and inspire your child with unique bike rides and activities in the East Bay and beyond. CC kids are exposed to a variety of bicycle-based activities – daily bike rides, riding skills instruction, bike maintenance, on- and off-street safety skills, share-the-road etiquette, wayfinding, and lots of having fun and messing around on their bikes.
Once each session Camp Cruisin’ will swim at Rinconada Pool. Each week of camp, Camp Cruisin’ will also embark on an out of town field trip.
Camp Cruisin’ is a full-day camp: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost).
This camp is open to riders Level 4+, ages 6 – 12. Riders will be grouped based on age / skill level.
Bike Requirement: Properly fitting two-wheel pedal bike with either coaster or hand brake. Gears optional.
Each week of camp Camp Cruisin’ embarks on an out of town field trip via bus:
Session 1 – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco – Wed. 6/10
Session 2 – Hellyer Velodrome – Wed. 6/17
Session 3 – Half Moon Bay – Wed. 6/24
Session 4 – Calabazas – Wed. 7/1
Session 5 – Presidio, San Francisco – Wed. 7/8
Session 6 – Santa Cruz – Wed. 7/15
Session 7 – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco – Wed. 7/22
Session 8 – Half Moon Bay – Wed. 7/29
Session 9 – Santa Cruz – Wed. 8/5
Session 10 – Calabazas – Wed. 8/12
| Tuition Cost | Extended Camp |
| Standard (5 day) week: $720 Week of July 4th: $600 Week of Aug. 10th: $450 |
Standard week: $100, Short Week: $60 Single day: $30/day |
Activity Fee (Covers cost of Eco Lab visit, and swimming at Rinconada Pool): $25/ week
Transportation Cost (Covers cost of field trip transportation): $60/ week
Velodrome Fee (Covers cost of entry to Hellyer Velodrome): $25 – Week 2 ONLY
Adventure Riding Camp
Ages 9 – 13
Epic Adventures for Advanced Riders!
Adventure Riding Camp offers a dynamic experience for older, more experienced Riders. ARC does daily rides spanning the city streets and trails. The goal of ARC is not only to enhance on- and off-road technical abilities, but also to emphasize the safety and enjoyment of our riders.
ARC riders will experience a broad range of riding surfaces, from city streets and multi-use paths to off-road trails and technical singletrack. Coaches will work with campers on a wide variety of skills, including safe street riding practices, pedestrian interaction, efficient climbing and descending, gearing selection and pedaling cadence, technical trail riding, obstacle avoidance, jumps/drops, bike maintenance and trail-side repair, and group riding techniques and etiquette.
Adventure Riding Camp caters to older, more experienced riders. A prerequisite for participation is a high comfort level on bikes and the necessary skills and mental focus required for big days on the bike. ARC participants can expect long/moderate or short/steep climbs, the potential for 15+ miles daily, and occasional requirements to carry bikes up/down stairs or other obstacles.
Each week of ARC offers an out-of-town field trip. Although, every day at ARC is basically a field trip to somewhere. We’re always on the go, exploring, learning, and having fun!
Adventure Riding Camp is a full-day camp: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM, with optional aftercare from 4PM – 5:30PM (available at an additional cost).
This camp is open to riders Level 5+, ages 9 – 13.
Bike Requirement: Properly fitting two-wheel pedal bike appropriate for both on and off-road use. Front and rear hand brakes & gears required.
Each week of camp Adventure Riding embarks on an out of town field trip via bus:
Session 1 – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco – Wed. 6/10
Session 2 – Hellyer Velodrome – Wed. 6/17
Session 3 – Half Moon Bay – Wed. 6/24
Session 4 – Calabazas – Wed. 7/1
Session 5 – Presidio, San Francisco – Wed. 7/8
Session 6 – Santa Cruz – Wed. 7/15
Session 7 – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco – Wed. 7/22
Session 8 – Half Moon Bay – Wed. 7/29
Session 9 – Santa Cruz – Wed. 8/5
Session 10 – Calabazas – Wed. 8/12
| Tuition Cost | Extended Camp |
| Standard (5 day) week: $720 Week of July 4th: $600 Week of Aug. 10th: $450 |
Standard week: $100, Short Week: $60 Single day: $30/day |
Activity Fee (Covers cost of Eco Lab visit, and swimming at Rinconada Pool): $25/ week
Transportation Cost (Covers cost of field trip transportation): $60/ week
Velodrome Fee (Covers cost of entry to Hellyer Velodrome): $25 – Week 2 ONLY